SC warns public against fake website impersonating Supreme Court portal
New Delhi, August 13
The Supreme Court on Thursday cautioned the public against a fraudulent website posing as the official online portal of the apex court and warned that it could be used to steal sensitive personal and financial information.
In a public advisory, the Supreme Court Registry identified sp-court-in.com as a fake website impersonating the Court's official platform.
It said cybercriminals could use the website to carry out phishing attempts and trick users into sharing personal details, financial information and confidential login credentials.
It said, "Cybercriminals, through the aforementioned link, may attempt to solicit sensitive personal data and confidential credentials of the public. All stakeholders are strictly cautioned against divulging any personal/financial information, as such disclosures may facilitate the theft of data by these perpetrators."
The Registry urged litigants, lawyers and other stakeholders to exercise extreme caution and refrain from entering or sharing any sensitive information through the fraudulent website.
The latest warning follows earlier advisories issued by the Registry on July 16, 2025 and April 28, 2026, cautioning users about websites created to mimic the Supreme Court's official portal.
The Registry said users should independently verify the authenticity of electronic communications and carefully check website addresses before accessing them. It clarified that sci.gov.in is the only registered domain of the Supreme Court of India and advised users to inspect links before clicking on them. Those who suspect that they have fallen victim to a phishing attempt have been advised to immediately change passwords for their online accounts and alert their banks about any unauthorised access or suspicious activity.
"Individuals who suspect they have been compromised by this phishing attempt should immediately update the passwords for all online accounts and notify their respective banks to report unauthorised access," the advisory stated.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is really concerning. Cybercrime is increasing so much in India these days. I always tell my parents to double-check URLs before entering any details online. The 'sci.gov.in' is the real one, everyone please note this carefully. Stay safe everyone!
The SC should also consider taking down such fake websites proactively. Instead of just issuing advisories, the authorities should work with domain registrars and cyber cell to get these sites blocked. Prevention is better than cure, haan ji?
This is a serious issue not just in India but globally. The SC's advisory is a strong step, but citizens also need to take personal responsibility. Always check for HTTPS, look for spelling errors in URLs, and never click suspicious links. Digital hygiene is as important as physical hygiene!
It's sad that such fraudsters target even the Supreme Court's name. Respect to the court for warning promptly. I hope they also spread awareness through social media platforms where most people are active now. Cyber criminals become smarter day by day, we need to be more careful too. 😟
I appreciate the transparent communication from the Supreme Court. It would also be helpful if they published the list of such fraudulent domains and created a verification page where people could check if a website is genuine. Quick response from banks is equally crucial in such scenarios.
V Varun X